The Transatlantic Connection: Evaluating the EU-US Alliance at 250 Years Since the Declaration of Independence
On 4 July, the United States celebrates 250 years since it declared independence from Great Britain. The American revolution in the second half of the 18th century was caused mainly by disputes over taxation and representation, as well as the right to govern without a faraway monarchy that would dictate the terms. This founding idea […]
London Calling: Starmer’s Resignation Suggests a New Chapter in the EU-UK Relations
The United Kingdom’s Head of Government, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation on 22 June. Stepping down just two years after an important victory in 2024 parliamentary elections, Starmer leaves the Labour Party to deal with the important domestic issues more decisively and prepare for the 2029 elections as the right-wing Reform UK reaches new heights […]
Fifteen Weeks of War: Peace in Sight for Iran and the US
On 15 June, the Trump administration announced a preliminary US-Iran agreement brokered by Pakistan that has fundamentally shifted global market dynamics. Executed as a memorandum of understanding, the framework is scheduled for a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland this Friday. The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, announced on 15 June, obliges Washington […]
Armenian Ship Sailing West: Pashinyan’s Pro-EU Party Keeps the Majority
The results of the parliamentary elections in Armenia signal an endorsement of country’s turn away from its traditional security ally, the Russian Federation, and towards integration with the European Union and Western countries. Still, navigating the next chapters will require the new-old government to manage profound domestic and a volatile matrix of competing global powers. […]
Market Power as Diplomacy: Trade as the EU’s Tool to Shape Global Foreign Policy
The EU has signed a trade deal with Mexico on 22 May during the first joint summit in more than ten years. This agreement follows the developments in the trade sector with countries such as India, Malaysia, and the Latin American bloc known as Mercosur and shows the often forgotten voice of European power on […]
The Missing Candidate: How Georgia Fell Out of the “Associated Trio”
Once a country with the fastest-growing democracies in Eastern Europe and grouped with Ukraine and Moldova as the EU’s eastern frontrunners, Georgia has been facing a growing discrepancy towards the EU enlargement policy as the country has been suspended from the track. The key question remains: is this a temporary procedural freeze or a fundamental […]
3 Maritime Chokepoints That Control Global Trade
One month ago, the world witnessed an event that geopolitical experts around the world had been calling a hypothetical scenario for years: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026. When we talk about geopolitics, people normally think about the global power rivalry between the United States and China. But it is a […]
Election Watch: Bulgaria’s Ex-President Wins Big: Cause for Concern versus Stability in Sight
Bulgaria’s populist ex-president rode on the transactional geopolitical position wave and anti-corruption platform right to his first term in the Prime Minister’s office, securing an absolute majority in the parliament. Following the electoral victory of pro-EU Tisza in Budapest last week, the political landscape of central and eastern Europe continues to rapidly evolve. The final […]
New Day for the Transatlantic Trade: European Parliament Approves the Trade Deal with the US
On 26 March, the European Parliament made a big step for the global trade and voted to approve the EU-US Transatlantic Economic Partnership Agreement, known as TEPA. The deal, passed with a clear but hard-fought majority, should mark the end of a period which was characterised by high tension in the field of international trade […]
Defence, Energy and Copyright: In the Spotlight of This Week’s Plenary Session
The MEPs will have a rather packed schedule this week, tackling topics such as energy, defence, technology, copyright, and geopolitical uncertainties. Defence, Energy and Copyright: In the Spotlight of This Week’s Plenary Session This week, the European Parliament gathers in Strasbourg from Monday to Thursday for a plenary session that will touch upon a myriad […]